Glucagon Injection Kit with Diluent for Severe Hypoglycemia

This kit contains glucagon powder and a prefilled diluent syringe. It is used to raise blood sugar quickly during a severe low. Here you will find plain instructions, safety details, and practical tips for caregivers.

What Glucagon Is and How It Works

The hormone triggers the liver to release stored glucose. This helps reverse severe hypoglycemia when the person cannot safely swallow. Ordering through CanadianInsulin supports US shipping from Canada with potential savings without insurance. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order.

This Use Glucagon Kit guide shows step-by-step mixing and injection basics. Many patients recognize the brand-name option GlucaGen® HypoKit, which contains a vial of powder and a syringe of sterile fluid. In emergencies, a trained helper can use a glucagon emergency kit with diluent to restore blood sugar while medical help is arranged.

Who It’s For

This medicine is indicated for severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes who use insulin or have a history of significant lows. It may also be used in radiology to relax smooth muscle during certain imaging tests, per labeling.

Do not use it in people with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma, because it can trigger serious reactions. If your clinician prescribes a glucagon for injection 1 mg kit, ensure household members know where it is stored and how to use it. For educational material on symptoms and causes, see our overview of Hypoglycemia.

Dosage and Usage

For severe lows, a caregiver mixes the powder with the provided liquid, then gives an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection as directed on the label. When the person is awake and can swallow safely, give a fast carbohydrate and follow with a snack or meal to replenish glycogen stores. Call for emergency care after administering the dose.

Caregivers should review the steps before travel or activity. Practice with the device instructions to ensure confidence. This product is a glucagon mixing injection kit, so proper reconstitution is essential. When uncertain, defer to the official package insert or your clinician’s guidance.

Strengths and Forms

Common presentations include a kit with one vial of freeze-dried powder and one prefilled diluent syringe. Many kits are supplied at a labeled strength of 1 mg per reconstituted dose. Availability may vary by supplier and manufacturer.

Missed Dose and Timing

This treatment is used for emergencies, not on a schedule. If the first dose is given and there is no improvement, contact emergency services immediately. A second dose may be considered if advised by a clinician or the label, but never delay professional care.

Storage and Travel Basics

Keep the kit at room temperature as directed on the label. Protect from extreme heat, moisture, and light. Do not pre-mix. Check expiration dates regularly and replace the kit before it expires.

When traveling, keep the kit in carry-on luggage and ensure it remains accessible. Pack the prescribing information and a copy of your prescription with the kit. For practical steps on home preparation, see our article on Check Sugar Level. If you need a glucagon injection kit for travel, confirm that companions know where it is kept and how to use it.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

This is a vial and syringe kit, not a pen device. After injection, place the used needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant sharps container. Follow local regulations for disposal, or use a pharmacy take-back program when available. For needle education, see our overview of BD Needles Guide.

Benefits

This treatment can raise blood glucose when oral intake is not safe or possible. It does not require IV access, so trained caregivers can act quickly while awaiting help. The kit is portable and designed for use in home, school, or community settings.

Side Effects and Safety

• Nausea or vomiting, often transient
• Headache or dizziness
• Fast heartbeat or blood pressure changes
• Injection site discomfort

Serious reactions are rare but can include allergic responses or severe blood pressure changes. People with insulinoma or pheochromocytoma may experience dangerous effects. After recovery, low blood sugar can return if you do not eat carbohydrates. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek emergency care.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Beta blockers can increase heart rate and blood pressure responses. Indomethacin can blunt the glucose-raising effect. Warfarin may show enhanced anticoagulant effect; monitoring is prudent. In malnutrition, adrenal insufficiency, or prolonged fasting, hepatic glycogen may be depleted and response may be reduced. Review your full medication list with your clinician. For more physiology context, see Insulin and Glucose.

What to Expect Over Time

Caregivers should know the signs of severe hypoglycemia and practice the steps periodically. Keep the kit current and stored where it is easy to find. Replace it before expiration, and review instructions after any relocation or routine change. For background on lab monitoring, see Fasting Plasma Glucose.

Compare With Alternatives

Intranasal glucagon offers needle-free administration when training is limited or access is difficult. Consider Baqsimi Nasal Powder when appropriate. For mild lows where the person is awake and can swallow, oral glucose products are often used; see Dextrose options.

Pricing and Access

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Orders Ships from Canada to US through licensed pharmacies. For related items, browse Hypoglycemia Aids to prepare a complete response plan.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary. If this kit is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative presentation or brand. In most regions, a glucagon injection kit prescription required note applies before dispensing. If a substitution is suggested, your provider will ensure it is clinically suitable.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates are people at risk of severe lows, including many using insulin or sulfonylureas. Those with tumor-related contraindications should not use this medicine. Ask about multi-month supplies, and set reminders to replace the kit before expiration. Keeping an extra kit at school or work may help reduce risk gaps.

Compare options in Diabetes Supplies to assemble a complete hypoglycemia plan with fast carbs and educational materials. Coordinate training for family and coworkers, and review the steps after any changes to your regimen.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Who should be trained to give my injection?
• What signs should trigger emergency use?
• How soon should I eat after I wake up?
• Which medicines might affect the response?
• What should I do if the first dose fails?
• How often should I replace my kit?

Authoritative Sources

For official labeling and detailed safety information, consult these references:

• FDA-approved labeling for glucagon injection on DailyMed
• Health Canada Drug Product Database entry for glucagon
• Manufacturer product information for branded glucagon kits

Storage and Travel Reminders

Check your kit monthly for integrity and expiry. Keep it accessible at home and during commutes. Review the mixing steps before trips, and carry glucose tablets for mild lows. For causes and prevention strategies, read our overview of Fasting Hypoglycemia.

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